Get on the bus and explore Macau during the May Day holiday
2026-05-02
Taking a bus from Taipa to the Macau Peninsula, when the car reaches the Sai Wan Bridge, on one side outside the window is a skyscraper growing in the style of Hengqin, and on the other side, the distinctive urban architectural complex of the peninsula is getting closer and closer. During this year's May Day holiday, many tourists visiting Australia have noticed a new service. The SAR government recently collaborated with six comprehensive vacation and leisure enterprises to launch the "Leisure Bus · Community Exploration" program, which includes three themes, six routes, and nine community drop off points. Starting from multiple stations in Taipa, passengers can take the "Xiu" tour bus for free to the peninsula, visit popular attractions, check in local cuisine, and explore traditional communities in Macau. Buses are more convenient and provide more travel options. ”Mr. Li, a Beijing passenger, took a ride to the Guanyin Statue Seaside Rest Area. He said that there are relatively few tourists here, and the breeze blows, making it very leisurely and giving a sense of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle. Strolling along the seaside, not far away are the Macau Science Museum, Macau Museum of Art, and Macau Return Gift Exhibition Hall. Many parents specially bring their children to experience the culture of Macau. At the art museum, Ms. Li and her sister from Zhejiang each took their daughters to enjoy the "Echoes of Mountains and Rivers - Ming and Qing Dynasty Landscape Painting Exhibition in the National Museum of China". She said she plans to visit three cultural and museum exhibition halls in the surrounding area to enrich children's cultural experiences. On the first day of the holiday, Macau now has a "boarding" mode. According to data from the Public Security Police Department of the Special Administrative Region Government, the number of inbound tourists exceeded 200000 on May 1st. According to estimates, the total number of people entering and leaving Macau during the May Day holiday is expected to reach 3.6 million to 3.7 million. According to hotel industry insiders, the room booking situation is ideal, and the industry is optimistic about the performance of this year's Golden Week. At a boarding point in Taipa, there are passengers waiting in line for a bus to Ma Ge. The Ma Ge Tang area not only has the Ma Ge Temple, a world cultural heritage site in Macau, but also has a relatively complete maritime history, culture, and industrial plant area, which can be seen as a corner of Macau's industrial development in the past. From May 1st to 3rd, the "Mama Ge Slow Activity Festival" will make a surprise appearance here. Against the backdrop of rugged industrial sites, the Asian Tea Culture Market and Intangible Cultural Heritage Market bring diverse products and experiences such as tea drinks, tea food, and intangible cultural heritage. In order to echo the theme and showcase the local characteristics of Macau, a giant bamboo shed was specially built for the event. Tea parties, banquets, music performances, and other activities were held one by one in a space full of Eastern charm, leaving a deep impression on people. The event is very unique and popular. ”Miss Xuan, a passenger from Hong Kong, came to participate in the Slow Living Festival and enthusiastically tried some tea drinks from several stalls with her friends. She said that this trip was mainly focused on "relaxation", and earlier she also went to the art museum for an exhibition, which felt very good. In addition to the Guanyin Statue Seaside Rest Area and A-Ma Pavilion, the "Leisure Bus · Community Exploration" plan also involves three lanterns, Kanggong Temple, New Port and other places, connecting scenic spots, food and community shops, allowing tourists to not only stay at traditional attractions, but also go deep into the community, driving community economic development. A merchant located in Youhan, a traditional livelihood area, said that the daily visitors are mostly from the neighborhood and there is relatively little promotion. They hope to use this plan to attract more tourists to visit. For some time now, around the cross-border integration of "tourism+", the cultural and tourism market in Macau has emerged with many new formats and scenes. This year's May Day holiday, in addition to the still popular old tourist attractions, many tourists stroll through leisure markets, cultural and museum exhibitions, participate in performing arts activities, and unlock multiple facets of Macau. (Looking into the New Era)?? The Chairman of the Macau Tourism Association, Zhang Jianzhong, stated that Macau's tourism industry is steadily advancing towards high-quality and sustainable development, providing strong support for the construction of a world tourism and leisure center and assisting in the moderate and diversified development of Macau's economy.
Edit:momo Responsible editor:ChenZhaozhao
Source:Xinhua News Agency
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